I got my lateral incisors removed because they wouldn't allow my front two teeth to come in. My orthodontist at that time gave me a partial denture but now I've had that for years and I want to get implants however I noticed that my midline is way off. What are my options? I preferably want something that will fix them asap. I am 20 years old.
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Thank you for your question. When tissue heals, swelling goes down and sutures can get loose after 5-7 days. I would not worry about it, but for the piece of mind, call you doctor and let him check and make sure.
As you know there are pros and cons to every treatment you undergo. If is important to understand what it is you want. The first decision is whether you want fixed or removable teeth. In both cases the aesthetic results in the hands of professionals is the same. The next question is the mat...
Good question. You should see an orthodontist and oral surgeon/periodontist/experienced dentist to seek answers. This is not an easy question to answer online as there are many factors involved including your teeth on top and what position they are in right now. Also, how much bone is left? What...